Individuals whom possess an unambiguous perception are extremely likely to foster this bias of fundamental attribution error. For instance, one’s early assumptions of a quiet person he or she met at a family festivity may emulate an unfavorable first impression. In fact, others in attendance may ostracize the individual based on his or her behavior. However, in this case, the person was informed of a family tragedy prior to arriving at the event. Naturally, an event of such magnitude would alter a person's behavior in a social setting. After examining the situation, one may conclude a different perspective of the individual’s behavior; hence a non-descriptive trait. In addition to obedience in authority and fundamental attribution error, a self-serving bias is also a factor, which shapes an individual’s personal
Individuals whom possess an unambiguous perception are extremely likely to foster this bias of fundamental attribution error. For instance, one’s early assumptions of a quiet person he or she met at a family festivity may emulate an unfavorable first impression. In fact, others in attendance may ostracize the individual based on his or her behavior. However, in this case, the person was informed of a family tragedy prior to arriving at the event. Naturally, an event of such magnitude would alter a person's behavior in a social setting. After examining the situation, one may conclude a different perspective of the individual’s behavior; hence a non-descriptive trait. In addition to obedience in authority and fundamental attribution error, a self-serving bias is also a factor, which shapes an individual’s personal